LONDON, 6 January 2026: Mantis today announced three new openings that will expand its global eco-luxury footprint across Africa and the Middle East. The developments include:

• Mantis Hiddn in Addo, South Africa: a secluded off-grid mountain sanctuary opening 1 March 2026
• Saij Mountain Lodge by Mantis, UAE: the brand's first property in the country, opening Q2 2026
• Basiqat by Mantis, Saudi Arabia: an expansive eco-luxury resort near Riyadh, opening Q4 2026

Each property reflects Mantis' commitment to conservation-led hospitality, community partnership and nature-based travel experiences.

These openings arrive as new travel patterns emerge across the Mantis portfolio. Insights from the Mantis Travel Desk, the brand's personalised concierge service that designs bespoke itineraries and manages both traveller and agent enquiries, show that for 2026, South Africa, Rwanda and Botswana are the top destinations of interest. Solo travel enquiries have risen around 9%, multi-generational trips continue to dominate, and more guests are seeking volunteer or community-focused experiences as part of their journeys. Geographically, enquiries remain strongest from the UK (32%), US (27%) and Europe (21%), with notable growth emerging from the Middle East.

Mantis Hiddn in Addo will introduce a new level of remote luxury to South Africa's greater Addo region. Set within an 800-hectare private reserve above ridges and valleys, the lodge operates entirely off-grid through solar power, water harvesting and recycling systems. Its 12 mountain suites and two private villas are designed to blend seamlessly with the environment, featuring calming earth-tone interiors, fireplaces, handcrafted KolKol wood-fired tubs and expansive decks overlooking the mountains. Daily life centres on guided wilderness experiences, curated botanical-inspired wellness, and access to Addo Elephant National Park. Rooted in the values of the AmaXhosa people, the lodge offers guests a profound reconnection with nature and the rhythms of African landscapes.

In the UAE, Saij Mountain Lodge by Mantis, will bring travellers into an immersive retreat shaped by silence, mountain design and the raw beauty of Jebel Jais. Built from local materials that echo the surrounding terrain, Saij's 70 lodges prioritise intimacy and intentionality. Experiences will include guided hikes, beekeeping, and farm-to-table dining shaped by the mountain's ecosystem — inviting guests to slow down, reconnect, and engage deeply with the land.

Basiqat by Mantis marks a major milestone in the brand's expansion across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC. The development comprises two distinct sites and will feature 218 keys, including suites, villas, desert tents and exclusive Zad Palace Suites. The resort will offer landscaped gardens, multiple dining venues, a full hydro spa, indoor and outdoor pools, yoga pavilion, souk, kids' club and dedicated event spaces. Developed by Design & Build in partnership with GIB Capital and the Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Basiqat will set a new benchmark for eco-inspired luxury hospitality in the region.

“With these three openings, Mantis continues to evolve while remaining true to our core ethos: conservation, community, and connection to place,” says Craig Erasmus, CEO of Mantis Collection. “Booking and enquiry insights from the Travel Desk show a growing appetite for nature-led, and purposeful travel. The new properties in Africa and the GCC make these journeys possible, offering guests adventure, wellness, and meaningful cultural connections.”

The momentum across Africa and the Middle East underscores Mantis' growing portfolio. Alongside upcoming developments, the brand recently opened Hawar Resort by Mantis in Bahrain, strengthening its position as a leader in conservation-focused luxury hospitality.

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About Mantis

Mantis is a leading community and conservation-focused hotel group with a hand-picked portfolio of eco-lodges, waterways and curated eco-escapes. Borne out of Africa and founded in 2000, Mantis has long encouraged authentic and sustainable travel. Guests can tread closer to the great and small creatures of Africa, explore sweeping plains or dive into the deep blue off tropical shores – fully immersed in each destination, connecting with local people and discovering life-changing journeys that inspire positive action.

Every Mantis property has its own unique story to tell. It tells the story of its people and culture, celebrating the authenticity of its location. All are linked through a collective ambition to be extraordinary; to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness. Mantis is passionate about honouring its commitment to the conservation and preservation of our natural and cultural world.

Mantis is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,600 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL – Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty programme providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

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